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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 15: Kara Swisher conducts a recording of her "On With Kara Swisher" podcast at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Part of the university's Discovery Series and co-hosted by Vox Media, Swisher interviewed Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and Aurora CEO Chris Urmson about the effect of artificial intelligence on transportation, including autonomous vehicles, policy, competition and predictions for the future. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Kara Swisher Says CBS Boss Pulled ‘60 Minutes’ for Trump

SUCK-UP

Bari Weiss pulled a story about men sent by the Trump admin to a brutal El Salvador prison just hours before it was due to air.

President Donald Trump dances to the final performance of the Village People during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC.

‘60 Minutes’ Staff Threaten to Quit Over Pro-MAGA Censorship

FIRESTORM

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to the press as second lady Usha Vance looks on at Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport after paying their respects to victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting on September 3, 2025 in St Paul, Minnesota.

Vance Finally Loses It Over Attacks on His Wife: ‘Eat S**t’

CLOSE TO HOME

Trump, 79, Makes Up a New Job to Push Bizarre Takeover PlotGREEN WITH ENVY

U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Murdoch Paper Warns Trump Over MAGA Ally’s ‘Rough Treatment’REALITY CHECK

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York endorses Former President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, delivers remarks at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH on January 19, 2024.

Jasmine Crockett Rips Into Vance Over ‘Racist’ Attack KNOCK OUT

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Trump Mental Decline Is Accelerating: Psychologist

MEDICAL ALARM BELLS

Dr. John Gartner dissects Trump’s frequent boasts about cognitive tests and why his latest White House speech alarms mental health professionals.

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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York endorses Former President Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America, delivers remarks at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH on January 19, 2024.

Murdoch Paper Warns Trump Over MAGA Ally’s ‘Rough Treatment’

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CBS Boss Censored ‘60 Minutes’ for Not Interviewing Miller

Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on June 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Bondi Faces Threat of Daily Punishment Over Epstein Files

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DOJ Reposts Trump Epstein Files Pic After Pulling It

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Jennifer Lawrence on Postpartum Depression

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Why Fancy Hand Soap Is the Latest Status Symbol

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Bowen Yang Tears Up During Emotional ‘SNL’ Sendoff

Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang on 'Saturday Night Live' on Saturday, December 20, 2025, for Yang's last show as a cast member.

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Minaj Awkwardly Thirsts Over ‘Assassin’ Pol to Kirk Widow

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 21: Erika Kirk interviews surprise guest Nicki Minaj on the final day of Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Minaj spoke about her frustrations with California Governor Gavin Newsom, and about why she has embraced the conservative movement. (Photo by Caylo Seals/Getty Images)

Blonde Cher, 79, Parties With Boyfriend, 39, After ‘SNL’

Alexander Edwards and Cher are seen arriving to the Saturday Night Live Afterparty on December 21, 2025 in New York City.

‘60 Mins’ Host’s Email Denouncing Pro-Trump Censoring Leaks

60 Minutes journalist Sharyn Alfonsi and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump, 79, Called Out for Awkward Exit on AF1’s Steps

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 20: U.S. President Donald Trump walks off Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on December 20, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump traveled to his Mar-a-Lago club after holding a rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a press conference at government quarters Rosenbad after the trade talks between the U.S. and China concluded, in Stockholm, Sweden, July 29, 2025.

Trump’s Treasury Goon Tramples on Decades-Old Tradition

MAGA’ED ALL OVER IT

US President Donald Trump walks near a bust of Abraham Lincoln outside the Oval Office during a dinner hosted in the newly renovated Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 5, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Shows Off What He Salvaged After Demolishing East Wing

REMNANTS FROM THE RUBBLE

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‘60 Minutes’ Suddenly Drops Segment on Major Controversy

BE RIGHT BACK

The show announced a programming change shortly before its Sunday night timeslot.

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KEEPING THE LEGACY

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The Ghosts of Christmas Past Haunting Trump’s White House

BOO!

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